Cookie Lyon Would Approve of Taraji P. Henson’s Style

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You’re probably already familiar with Cookie’s bold wardrobe on Empire, even if you’ve never seen the show. Season three just started, so there’s still plenty of time left to catch up on her fabulous coats, but actress Taraji P. Henson’s personal style is worth checking out, too.

Whether she’s wearing vintage YSL or Naeem Khan, Henson owns the red carpet with her confidence. At the Emmys, she gave a sleek lemon-yellow Vera Wang gown a personal touch with a clutch bearing her initials — and don’t you forget them. Whether it’s trying a purple lip, making a mullet-esque cut work in Roberto Cavalli, or braving a full-on latex suit at a James Bond premiere, Henson loves to experiment.

See all her best looks, including wild animal prints, a white tuxedo, and more in our slideshow below.

September 10, 2016 Where: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle's annual celebration of the Toronto International Film Festival at ... September 10, 2016 Where: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association and InStyle's annual celebration of the Toronto International Film Festival at Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
Photo: Todd Williamson/Getty Images for InStyle

September 10, 2016 Where: The 'Hidden Figures' premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Can... September 10, 2016 Where: The 'Hidden Figures' premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Canada.
Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage

April, 2016 Where: On the set of 'Empire'.
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February 13, 2016 Where: The Alexander Wang Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City.
P...February 13, 2016 Where: The Alexander Wang Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week at St. Bartholomew's Church in New York City.
Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

June 12, 2015 Where: The 2015 American Black Film Festival at the New York Hilton Grand Ballroom in New York City.
Photo: Noam Galai/WireImage

June 11, 2015 Where: The 'Dope' Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at the SVA Theater in New York City.
Phot... June 11, 2015 Where: The 'Dope' Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at the SVA Theater in New York City.
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May 4, 2015 Where: The 'China: Through The Looking Glass' Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Ph...May 4, 2015 Where: The 'China: Through The Looking Glass' Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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April 24, 2013 Where: The 8th annual Chanel Artists Dinner during the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival at The Odeon in New York City.
Photo: Gilbert C...April 24, 2013 Where: The 8th annual Chanel Artists Dinner during the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival at The Odeon in New York City.
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April 21, 2013 Where: The Cinema Society with FIJI Water & Levi's screening of 'Mud' at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Photo: Ch...April 21, 2013 Where: The Cinema Society with FIJI Water & Levi's screening of 'Mud' at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
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March 26, 2013 Where: Chaka Khan's Birthday Party in New York City.
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January 13, 2013 Where: The Weinstein Company's 2013 Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, Californi... January 13, 2013 Where: The Weinstein Company's 2013 Golden Globe Awards After Party at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
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November 26, 2012 Where: The Cinema Society with Men's Health and DeLeon Tequila screening of The Weinstein Company's 'Killing Them Softly' at SV... November 26, 2012 Where: The Cinema Society with Men's Health and DeLeon Tequila screening of The Weinstein Company's 'Killing Them Softly' at SVA Theatre in New York City.
Photo: Alo Ceballos/FilmMagic

November 2, 2011 Where: The L'Oreal Paris Legends Gala to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at American Museum of Natural History in New ... November 2, 2011 Where: The L'Oreal Paris Legends Gala to Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Ovarian Cancer

September 14, 2010 Where: The In Style HFPA Party during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival at Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
... September 14, 2010 Where: The In Style HFPA Party during the 35th Toronto International Film Festival at Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto, Canada.
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